In a Valentine's Day special, the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving pet adoption fees in exchange for a flat fee of $14 for residents to adopt dogs, cats and other pets at the facility.
Inflation is hitting everyone across Washington, and budgets are being stretched to the limit. This is especially felt towards pets and their owners. Another humane organization, Seattle Humane, claimed that around 1,500 pets will likely be relinquished by their owners this year, and that this number will be reached in 2023, according to KOMO News. However, humane organizations say that at current inflation rates, the number of pet surrenders could easily reach 3,000 per year.
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At the Tacoma & Pierce County Humane Society, staff are providing support to pet owners who are experiencing financial hardship.
“The skyrocketing prices, rising rents, increased pet deposits, etc. are making it very difficult for pet owners,” Lauren Green of the Humane Society told KIRO News Radio.
Our support staff treats each case individually to ensure pet owners have what they need to keep their pets healthy and happy.
As pet surrenders increase, so do the number of stray dogs across the state.
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“We always encourage you to visit our website or come to the shelter and see who you can connect with and who you can fall in love with,” Green said. .
The $14 adoption special runs through February 18 at the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County.
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